Monthly Archives: March 2010

The University of Illinois Police Department recently began using the emergency alert system to notify students of reported serious crime on campus, including reports in the City of Champaign. The Champaign Police Department is getting feedback from some receiving those emergency alerts that it appears that serious crime is increasing substantially, when in fact, reported…(Read the Rest…)

Creepy and clever — David Lubar writes the kind of scary stories that kids and teens love. The author, whose humorously horrifying books have sold more than a million copies, will present a free program on Monday, April 5, at 7 pm, at the Champaign Public Library, located at 200 W. Green St. A book…(Read the Rest…)

A computer room with 20 computer workstations is coming soon to the Douglass Branch of the Champaign Public Library. Interior remodeling of the branch will begin this summer and is expected to be complete in the fall. The library provides free public computers with Internet access and has seen the demand for online access grow…(Read the Rest…)

Police Wrap Up Burglary Investigation (With the Assistance of Norridge Illinois Police Department) On March 17, 2010 three suspects, wanted in connection with a Champaign burglary that occurred earlier that day, were arrested without incident by Officers of the Norridge Police Department following a traffic stop in Norridge Illinois. While conducting a traffic stop for…(Read the Rest…)

On March 19, 2010 at 2:14 am, officers responded to the 400 block of E. Healey on a report of a home invasion. At approximately 2:10 a.m., a 21 year-old female was entering her apartment when an unknown suspect followed her into the apartment and attacked her by striking her. This unknown suspect was armed…(Read the Rest…)

The League of American Bicyclists Honors The City of Champaign as a Bicycle Friendly Business The League of American Bicyclists is proud to announce City of Champaign as a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB), in an impressive group of 51 new BFBs. The official announcement was made at the 10th Anniversary National Bike Summit…(Read the Rest…)

The Champaign Police Department is reminding the public to employ the following safety measures, if traveling during Spring Break vacation, beginning March 20, 2010: Protect your home and valuables: Remove all laptops, MP3 players and CD players out of the residence. Make sure all windows and doors to your residence remain locked; this includes garages…(Read the Rest…)

Looking for a new and unique way to enjoy spring break? Rather than a stroll on the beach, perhaps this is the year to experience A Walk Through Time: An Historical Tribute, the first of Champaign’s signature events to celebrate 150 years. Popcorn, balloons, an old fashioned candy counter and a family-friendly feel will greet…(Read the Rest…)

John “the Penguin” Bingham, author of several books and the popular “Runner’s World” column “No Need for Speed,” will inspire would-be runners and marathoners alike at a talk hosted by the Champaign Public Library on Thursday, March 25, at 7 pm. The event is free and open to the public. A book signing will follow…(Read the Rest…)

The first of three signature events commemorating Champaign’s 150th Anniversary opens next week for three weeks. A Walk Through Time: An Historical Tribute kicks off on Friday, March 19, at 4:00 PM at CityView in the Illinois Terminal, 45 E. University Ave. The public is invited. The Champaign 150 Historical committee invites students, community members…(Read the Rest…)